The Man Who Would Be Polka King
2009, English. Directed by Joshua Brown & John Mikulak.
A polka kingdom crumbles in this documentary tracing the rise and fall of dubious duple meter master Jan Lewan. A Grammy-nominated polka superstar who defected from Poland to the West in the 1970s, Lewan created a musical empire that made him an internationally-recognized figure. When scandal erupted and Lewan's shady dealings were revealed, fans couldn't believe that their hero had committed one of the largest polka-related financial crimes in history.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 June 2009. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009) was directed by Joshua Brown and John Mikulak and stars Jan Lewan.